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Scarlett Johansson hits AI app with legal action for cloning her voice in an ad
/ An AI-generated version of Scarlett Johansson’s voice appeared in an online ad without her consent. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
Disney is about to own all of Hulu
/ Disney’s paying more than $8 billion for Comcast’s stake in Hulu. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Disney is buying up Comcast’s stake in Hulu. The entertainment giant announced Wednesday that it “expects it will pay” $8.61 billion to acquire Comcast’s 33 percent stake, giving Disney full ownership of Hulu. But Disney might end up paying more than that. Both Disney and Comcast agreed to an appraisal process that will evaluate Hulu’s equity fair value as of September 30th. If Comcast’s stake is determined “to be greater than the guaranteed f...
Starfield players can opt in to beta test its next update with DLSS 3
/ PC gamers can try out the official Starfield DLSS patch with support for Nvidia’s graphics upscaling tech by opting in to a beta program available via Steam. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
pgLang & Tech Company Light Team Up For Limited-Edition Phone
Kendrick Lamar's pgLang is dropping a limited phone you might want to get your mitts on if you are a recluse, are a fan of K-Dot, and can't stand social media or receiving constant emails.
Apple no longer offers the Apple Music Voice Plan
/ You can no longer sign up for Apple Music’s $4.99 / month voice-only plan. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
Joe Rogan’s big decision
/ Three years after Joe Rogan signed with Spotify, he remains the biggest podcaster in the world. Will he renew his cushy licensing deal, find a new partner, or forge his own path? a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. For all of the changes Spotify has gone through over the past year, there is still more to come. Those three-year podcast deals the company struck are coming up for renewal, and what Spotify decides to ...
‘Sonic Dream Team’ Coming Exclusively To Apple Arcade
Well, we didn't see this coming. SEGA is dropping another Sonic The Hedgehog game before the year is up.
‘Sonic Dream Team’ Coming Exclusively To Apple Arcade
Well, we didn't see this coming. SEGA is dropping another Sonic The Hedgehog game before the year is up.
Footballer Harry Kane Launches Audio Brand, Our Pure Planet
British football star Harry Kane is amongst the best in the world, playing as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich while leading the England national team. As the second-highest scorer in the Premier League, he is a legend in his own right. While football takes up most of his time, Kane is taking a break to debut his new sustainable audio brand, Our Pure Planet. Our Pure Planet wants to change the game, creating zero-plastic electronics that prioritize eco-friendly materials and their environmental impact. Kane is revolutionizing affordable audio gear with premium products that keep sustainability at the forefront. Our Pure Planet will debut with 27 items, including Bluetooth headphones, portable speakers, power banks, and more. All items are mutually compatible with Android and App...
TP-Link’s teeny-tiny security camera offers a lot for very little
/ The Tapo C120 is a versatile indoor / outdoor wired camera that can work as a pet cam, baby monitor, or outdoor security camera for $40. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: TP-Link Tapo, one of TP-Link’s two smart home brands, is continuing to expand its footprint in the home security camera space with the launch of the $39.99 Tapo C120. This pint-size smart home camera fits in the palm of your hand and can be used indoors or out, thanks to IP66 weatherpro...
Apple can’t block iPhone “throttling” lawsuit, London court rules
/ A UK resident accuses Apple of knowingly adding defective batteries to certain iPhone models. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: The Verge Apple must face a UK class action lawsuit that accuses the company of knowingly using defective batteries in certain iPhone models, as reported earlier by Reuters. In a ruling on Wednesday, London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal denied Apple’s request to block the lawsuit. Last year, Justin Gutmann filed a lawsuit against Apple that alleges the company installed batteries in the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, 7, and 7 Plus that couldn’t...
Elon Musk’s “everything app” plan for X
Twitter – X During an employee all-hands, Musk said that Twitter became X to replace YouTube, LinkedIn, FaceTime, dating apps, and even your bank. By Alex Heath, a deputy editor and author of the Command Line newsletter. He’s covered the tech industry for over a decade at The Information and other outlets. Share this story Since Elon Musk bought Twitter a year ago, he has blown it up to create something else entirely. What is now called X is in the process of becoming “a single application that encompasses everything,” he recently told employees. Being the “digital town square,” as he has described Twitter in the past, isn’t enough. For X to succeed in Musk’s eyes, the platform needs to compete with YouTube, LinkedIn, FaceTime, dating apps, and the entire banking industry. “We’re rap...
